3-Methyl-2-Butanol (sec-Isoamyl Alcohol)

3-Methyl-2-butanol, a secondary pentanol isomer, falls under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Employed as a coupling agent in industrial cleaners and fuel additives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19.11Lower: 25% vs 40.5%

If motor fuel blending component meeting ASTM fuel specifications

Fuel-grade alcohols classify under petroleum oils in Chapter 27.

3402.90.50Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If surface active preparation containing >30% alcohol content

Cleaning preparations with alcohols as active ingredients classify in Chapter 34.

2905.49Lower: 15.5% vs 40.5%

If containing trace unsaturation or derived from unsaturated processes

Unsaturated acyclic alcohols fall under different subheading 2905.49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide refractive index data (n20/D 1.396-1.398) to verify chemical identity

Include end-use statement if for fuel applications to prevent Chapter 27 misclassification

Use stainless steel containers to prevent reaction with iron during ocean transport

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